Mafalda Teixeira, COO of AC Group, and Elena Ktori, Co-Founder of Antella Travel Recruitment, launched Breakfast for Her on 26 January 2026 with an inaugural event at AC Group’s London office.
The inaugural gathering brought together a group of senior female leaders from across the inbound tourism sector, creating a space focused on connection, shared experience, and mutual support rather than traditional business networking.
Attendees included Adele Godden, Sales Director at GTI; Ann Wilson, Head of Sales at Historic Royal Palaces; Laura Caparo, Senior Industry Engagement Manager at VisitBritain; Tomomi Echigo-Smith, Regional Head of Purchasing at MIKI Travel UK & Ireland; and Klaudija Janzelj, Managing Director Europe at Tourplan.
Speaking about the launch, Elena Ktori said, “Both Mafalda and I wanted to create a community focused on women within inbound tourism. Breakfast for Her is invitation-only and intentionally intimate; it’s not about selling or pitching, but about sharing, celebrating, and supporting one another within our sector.”
Mafalda Teixeira added, “We are really looking forward to our next event, having received such wonderful feedback from this first breakfast. It’s imperative that companies create the right environment for women to succeed and progress. Everyone who attended contributed openly and shared their journeys, allowing us to understand each other better.”
Each guest received a copy of Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez, kindly sponsored by Rob Russell, CEO of AC Group. Breakfast and the venue were also sponsored by AC Group, with additional support from Antella Travel Recruitment.
Commenting on the support, Mafalda said, “Rob has been a massive support in bringing ‘Breakfast for Her’ to life; from hosting our first event in the AC Group office to sponsoring the breakfast alongside Antella Recruitment.”
With the launch event off to a strong start, ‘Breakfast for Her’ will continue to bring women in inbound tourism together through future events.
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